MEDIUM
CVE-2014-4696
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: July 2, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple open redirect vulnerabilities in the Suricata package before 1.0.6 for pfSense through 2.1.4 allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via (1) the referer parameter to suricata_rules_flowbits.php or (2) the returl parameter to suricata_select_alias.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-4696 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-4696
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 2, 2014
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-4696 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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